Position: Investigative Reporter
Covers: Consumer investigations
Email: jonathan.walsh@wews.com
Education: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
Previous Work Experience: KRBC in Abilene, TX; WJAC in Johnstown, PA; KXLT in Rochester, MN; WTOL in Toledo, OH; Author of the book Is My Child Next? The Alexa Brown Story
Joined News 5: August 2013
Most Memorable Stories: Covering dozens of children involved in the Eastern Sandusky Childhood Cancer Cluster here in Ohio; Hurricane Katrina; Dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Cleveland Cavs NBA Championship; 2016 Republican National Convention
Awards/Honors: Nine Edward R. Murrow Awards for various projects including Investigative Journalism and a National Murrow for Sports Reporting, 24 Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for various categories including three for Best Reporter/Investigative Reporter, 18 Associated Press Awards in several categories including Best Reporter, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Reporting and Continuing Coverage.
News Philosophy: If it’s something that affects a lot of people, is something out of the ordinary and can benefit our viewers, we need to cover it with accuracy and fairness.
Role Model(s): My family
Favorite Sports Team(s): I know I’m in Cleveland, but growing up in Pennsylvania we always followed the Steelers. I do love the Cleveland Cavs and Guardians! I also like the North Carolina Tarheels basketball team and The Ohio State Buckeyes. And, of course, my Ohio U Bobcats!!!
Favorite Music: Pretty much everything but country or opera
Favorite Movie: My kids’ home movies
Favorite Program: I watch a lot of sports and news; Newsroom TV series
Favorite Book: The Sixth Man by Chris Palmer
Favorite Foods: Pizza, chicken wings, steak, root beer
Family: Wife and two kids
My passion: Helping people through my job and outside of work. Plus, being with my family. They’re way cool.
Hobbies & Interests: I like playing basketball, golf and Euchre.
Something most people don't know about me: I was a rap DJ for a few years, and I once made 94 out of 100 free throws in a basketball contest.
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: Being closer to my family and helping our viewers/readers.
You're most likely to see me around town at: Sporting events, the movies or catching a bite to eat at different restaurants
On the weekends I love to: Hang out with my family, and I try to catch up on my sleep.
